Padres Acquire Casey Mize at Deadline | San Diego Padres News

The Padres pulled off a blockbuster trade before the deadline, acquiring ace pitcher Casey Mize from Detroit in exchange for top prospect Kash Mayfield and lefty Jackson Wolf. After battling injuries—including Tommy John and back surgery—Mize bounced back with a stellar 2023 season (14-6, solid ERA) and has been even better this year, showcasing elite stuff with a nasty splitter and sharp fastball. But his season’s been derailed by a lingering groin injury that’s forced multiple IL stints. The Padres are betting big on his health and dominance to anchor their rotation and push deep into the playoffs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7a96cc13f2f8b32